Top 10 Lists: Where to Shop in West Hollywood

In the November issue of Lucky , we profiled collaborations between designers and boutique hotels in four exciting cities. The resulting products are completely unique and available only in those locations, so they're sure to become destinations in and of themselves. This month, we're bringing you top-ten lists full of insider information about the best places to shop in each of these cities. Today, we tackle West Hollywood.

1. Bird

The three tiny floors here are like staggered balconies--which, appropriately enough, makes this spot feel like a birdcage. The inventory has a cool magpie sensibility, too: There are Gary Graham dresses in charcoal, cotton tops from Beatrez, and Servane Gaxotte necklace pendants of metal dolls in one-of-a-kind outfits.

8428 Melrose Pl., 323-651-9920, birdla.com

2. Hillary Rush

With a grandmother who founded Montreal's Fraid's department store and a father who created Le Tigre, Hillary Rush has retail in her blood. A former advertising director for Gap, Rush opened her hugely popular shop in 2005, mixing old-schoolers like Il Bisonte and K. Jacques with lesser-known brands like Sunner.8222 W. Third St., 323-852-0088, hillaryrush.com

3. Fred Segal

A celebrity-trafficked café and an in-store outpost of Ron Herman that's packed with equal doses of evening gowns and denim make this vine-covered institution feel quintessentially L.A.8100 Melrose Ave., 323-651-4129, ronherman.com

4. Satine

Discover indie labels you won't find anywhere else in town, including Isabel Marant, Alexander Wang and Future Classics. Also find amazing footwear by Lanvin, See by Chloé, and Balmain.8134 W. Third St., 323-655-2142, satineboutique.com

5. Beckley

At celebrated L.A. restaurateur Melissa Akkaway's first foray into retail, a fairyland theme prevails. Rebecca Minkoff bags rest on oversize crickets; a silver tree is dotted with Loeffler Randall heels; and soaring sheets of metal with laser cutouts of flowers snake through the rooms, separating the eveningwear (Herve Leger dresses) from the casual selects (Paul & Joe tops).8620 Melrose Ave., 310-652-3500, beckleyboutique.com

6. Creatures of Comfort

The rolling racks are painted neon yellow, LD Tuttle and Repetto shoes arch across the floor in rainbow formation, and magnetic displays showcasing VPL underwear and Acne knits take center stage at this four-year-old retailer. The clothing here --colorful silk dresses from Bernhard Willhelm, studded ankle boots by Isabel Marant-- is just as artily undone.7971 Melrose Ave., 323-655-7855, creaturesofcomfort.us

7. Diavolina

For the last decade, Diavolina has been the spot in town for a superlative roster of high-end shoe lines. The leopard-print-carpeted place also holds a slew of well-chosen clothing brands, including Alexander Wang, Grai, and Society for Rational Dress.8741 W. 3rd St., 310-550-1341, shopdiavolina.com

8. Roseark

Previously known as Kaviar and Kind, this relocated enterprise is still as frequented by celebrities and stylists as the original. Set in a 5,000-square-foot bungalow surrounded by a jungly garden, the store delivers much more than the jewelry that first earned it its following: It's also a great resource for Jesse Kamm's silhouette-skimming clothing and handbags by Bird.1111 N. Crescent Heights Blvd., 323-822-3600, roseark.com

9. HLNR

Everything about the newly opened HLNR is futuristic, from the Transformer-style robots in the windows to its green execution (the building is solar-powered and constructed from renewable materials, and many of the pieces are eco-friendly). The enterprise also gets high marks for its airily stocked shelves dotted with one-of-a-kind, avant-garde items like Ann Demeulemeester tailored tops and blazers.474 N. Robertson Blvd., 310-652-0064

10. Opening Ceremony

When Opening Ceremony debuted in New York in 2002, it was the first shop to rotate themes, and while there are now emulators, it still does it best. Each year, the focus shifts to talent from a different country. The L.A. offshoot dwells in Charlie Chaplin's old dance studio, which makes for a cool, warren-like shopping experience; upstairs is a mini mall, with in-store boutiques for Topshop and Acne.451 N. La Cienega Blvd., 310-652-1120, openingceremony.us